Employee Benefit News - September 2017

Like many tech companies, the global content delivery network struggled with stressed-out workers. Sarah Sardella stepped up to the challenge with a slate of new benefits that emphasize a commitment to work-life balance.

When it comes to establishing a robust retirement program, BP’s Cliff York relies on open communication, using current data to provide employees what they need to have success in their post-work years.

After growing a small following at Accenture for her well-being program, Julie Wilkes created a high-tech approach that now helps 50,000 employees stay active.

Becky Cantieri crafted the online survey provider’s rock-solid program with the help of an open culture, a drive to serve employees and, yes, lots and lots of employee questionnaires.

For a productive benefits election season, employers should embrace mobile apps and information technology, and above all, meet employees where they are.

The a la carte program helps small businesses keep compliant while serving the benefit needs of the workforce.

Ron Surz, president of Target Date Solutions, sounds off on the TDF index he created and the fiduciary obligations plan sponsors face in retirement plan fund selection.

With the help of SmartDollar, employees have paid off $522,000 in debt and saved $568,000 over two years.

More younger workers are prioritizing saving for their post-work years and contributing as much as they can to their 401(k)s — and making sacrifices to do so.

Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.